February 22, 2013

RS #41 & MIM #104



Sharing a card for this week's RetroSketches challenge using the technique from this week's Make It Monday.  The pinwheeels are surprisingly easy to make.







All supplies are from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted.

Cardstock:  White, Berry Sorbet
Patterned Paper:  Berrry Sorbet & Simply Chartreuse patterned paper pack
Stamps: Flower fusion #5
Ink:  True Black
other: foam tape, Simply Chartreuse button, floss, rhinestones

24 comments :

Joyce said...

Ok, this is brilliant, and totally worth staying up for. I love those two patterned papers together, and this is the perfect layout to showcase your adorable pinwheel.

Kim Heggins said...

So beautiful Tracey! Love your colors and your pinwheel is just perfect! This is one fabulous card!

Lindsey said...

Another fantastic card! Love the colors.

Lynn said...

awesome...love the pink and green together and it looks awesome on the sketch!

Janet's Joy said...

Wonderful take on the sketch! So cute.

Susie said...

Wonderful card. I really love your work. I save many of your cards to use for inspiration.

Brandi said...

Ohhhhh! I love your pinwheel! I've got to make one of these. So cute!

Kristie Goulet said...

Perfect! Love the colors on your pinwheel!

victoria h said...

Lovely CAS card - it lets the pinwheel shine.

Alanna said...

This is fabulous. I love your pinwheel.

Lisa Elton said...

VERY CUTE pinwheel Tracey, I like the patterns!

Linda said...

Love your color combo. Very cute card.

Marcia Hill said...

Awesome CAS card...love it! :0)

Helen F. said...

Tracey. your card is fabulous! Love the two colors of your pinwheel, the bling and the button all make for a perfect combination. Great idea to use the Retro sketch too :)

Allisa said...

Love the bold colors and the button center on your pinwheel!

Annette Allen said...

so cute...love that pinwheel..

Darnell said...

I haven't tried the MIM pinwheel technique yet with this all-consuming reorg I've got going on, but I'm bookmarking this for inspiration, Tracey! Your card turned out so fab; great for the sketch challenge!!

Greta said...

Terrific card--love your pinwheel!

Renee said...

Perfectly fun!!
An adorable pinwheel...
makes me think Spring :) (YAY!!)...
and love the gems!

Kim S said...

What a fantastically fun use for the sketch! I love the contrast of that brightly colored pinwheel with all the white!! Thanks for joining us at retrosketches!

Marybeth said...

Fresh clean and just a fun happy card! Love the bit of bling too!

Sharron said...

Love the patterned papers on your pinwheel! Fabulous colors--they really pop against all the white!

Jean said...

Tracey, this one is super sweet ~ love your color choices and the fantastic pinwheel!

Anonymous said...

So fun! ;-) I love the DP's you used for the pinwheel. I didn't even think to try this challenge, but since you said the word 'easy' I might just try it sometime! LOL.